A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7544164 Details
Epoch: 353 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 67206442 epoch_slot_no: 73642 block_no: 7543987 slot_leader_id: 4555658 size: 33277 time: 2022-07-25 18:12:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xada5fd7fd221d849bc636044def7995eb7b31b470b5db7feed56570b9f649911Block Operator
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